The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 33,000
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
72.1 in
Width
73.2 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
187.7 in
Length
191.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.09 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
B8
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.16 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
155.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data